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Island County, WA Curfew Laws: Park Curfew (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section: Island County Code § 9.40.080
Hours source: Set and posted by Parks Division, not fixed in code
Penalty class: Class 2 civil infraction
First-offense fine: $125.00
Repeat offense: 3rd violation in 5 years = misdemeanor
Misdemeanor exposure: Up to $1,000 fine / 90 days jail

Summary

Island County does not print a fixed park closing time in its code. Instead, section 9.40.080 requires park users to follow the closure hours the Parks Division sets and posts, and staying past those hours without written permission is a Class 2 civil infraction carrying a $125.00 penalty.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Island County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

9.40.080 - Parks areas—Hours of use. Persons using Island County parks facilities must comply with the rules regarding times of closure set by the department unless otherwise previously approved in writing by the department. Said written permission from the department shall be kept at the park facilities for display upon request. ... Class 2 ($125.00 Penalty) 9.40.0 ... 80 Violation of park area hours of use

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Full Breakdown

080 instead delegates that job to the Parks Division: users must comply with the department's rules on times of closure, and anyone who has been given written permission to be in a park after hours must keep that permission on hand to show if asked. 00 penalty. 080 penalty. 440(C). 440(D). ) for the exact time you must be out.

Violations & Fines

Staying in a county park past posted closing hours without prior written department permission is a Class 2 civil infraction under § 9.40.440, carrying a $125.00 penalty. A vehicle, trailer, or boat left in the park after closing can also be cited under § 9.40.190 and towed at the owner's expense. A third park-chapter violation within five years is a misdemeanor: up to $1,000 in fines, 90 days in jail, or both, and the county can additionally revoke park-use privileges and eject the violator under § 9.40.440(D).

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Island County parks close?

The county code does not print one countywide hour; § 9.40.080 requires the Parks Division to set and post closure times at each facility. Check the posted sign at the specific county park for its exact closing time before you plan to stay after dark.

What happens if I'm caught in a county park after closing?

Being in the park past posted hours without prior written department permission is a Class 2 civil infraction under § 9.40.440, punishable by a $125.00 penalty. A parked vehicle can also be cited under § 9.40.190 and towed at the owner's expense.

Can repeated park-hours violations become criminal?

Yes. Under § 9.40.440(C), a third violation of any provision in the parks chapter within a five-year period is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 in fines, 90 days in jail, or both.

Sources & Official References

[1]Island County Code Title IX, Ch. 9.40

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